Thuja Plicata Excelsa (Western Red Cedar)

Thuja Plicata Excelsa, commonly known as Western Red Cedar, is a very dense conifer which makes a great instant hedge. Like other Thuja varieties, they tolerate harsh trimming but with a yearly trim will remain a tidy and efficient hedge. Like other conifer hedging plants, Thuja Excelsa will effectively block wind, sound and pollution once established. It also makes great habitat for nesting birds. The Thuja Excelsa is a darker green than the Thuja Brabant but is still a lighter shade than the Green Leylandii. They are tolerant of everything between full sunshine and partial shade, if under heavy shade the foliage will become sparse and growth will be minimal. We supply Western Red Cedar from 1.25m up to 6m high, stocks dependant. If you need a price please let us know the height and quantity you require and we will be happy to get you a quote.

  • Soil type: all non-waterlogged soils

  • Growth rate: 30cm - 50cm per year

  • Maintenance: regular watering until established and then yearly trimming

Sizes normally available:

1.25-1.5m (4’-5’) supplied in a 5 litre pot or rootballed. Plant 40-50cm apart

1.5-1.75m (5’-5’9’’) supplied in a 10/11 litre pot or rootballed- plant 50- 60cm apart

1.75-2m (5’9’’-6’6’’) supplied in a 10/11 litre pot or rootballed - plant 50- 60cm apart

2.0- 2.25m (6’6’’-7’6’’) supplied in a 10/11 or 30litre pot or rootballed - plant 50- 60cm apart

2.25-2.5m (7’6’’-8’3’’) supplied in a 30 litre pot or rootballed - plant 60-75cm apart

2.5-2.75m (8’3’’-9’) supplied in a 30 or 60 litre pot or rootballed - plant 60-75cm apart

2.75-3m (9’-10’) supplied in a 60 litre pot or rootballed- plant 75cm to 1m apart

3-3.5m (10’-11’6’’) supplied in a 60 or 100 litre pot or rootballed - plant 75cm to 1m apart

3.5-4m (11’6’’-13’) supplied in a 60 or 100 litre pot or rootballed - plant 75cm to 1m apart

4-4.5m (13’-14’9’’) supplied in a 100 litre pot, rootballed - plant 1-1.1m apart

4.5-5m (14’9’’ - 16’4’’) supplied rootballed or in a root control bag - plant 1-1.1m apart

5-5.5m (16’4’’- 18’1’’) supplied rootballed or in a root control bag - plant 1-1.1m apart

5.5-6m (18’1’’ - 19’8’’) supplied rootballed or in a root control bag - plant 1-1.1m apart